J.I. Case 1370

The J.I. Case 1370 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 155.56 hp 116.0 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 11690 to 13170 pounds.

Engine Power
155.56 hp 116.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
80 gal 302.8 L
Transmission
12 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
11690 to 13170 pounds

Overview

J.I. Case 1370 tractor photo
1971 - 1978
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
17,413
Original price was $31,400 in 1978
J.I. Case 1370 Engine
J.I. Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
J.I. Case 1370 Transmission
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
J.I. Case 1370 Power
Drawbar (tested)
130.9 hp 97.6 kW
PTO (tested)
155.56 hp 116.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock
hydraulic
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes
Cab standard. Four-post ROPS and open-station available.
Capacity
Fuel
80 gal 302.8 L
Hydraulic system
34.5 gal 130.6 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
variable flow OptOptional
Capacity
34.5 gal 130.6 L
Pressure
2050 psi 141.3 bar
Valves
2
Pump flow
20 gpm 75.7 lpm
Total flow
28 gpm 106.0 lpm
48 gpmOptOptional 181.7 lpm
Steering flow
8 gpm 30.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/II
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
105 inches 266 cm
Weight
11690 to 13170 pounds
Front tire
10.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
300
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
30H
References
1370 references literature
Agri King 1370 - 1270 - 1175 High-Production Tractors published in 1973, by J.I. Case
1975 Spring Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case
Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case
"Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer
J.I. Case 504BDT
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Power increased in 1973 with engine RPM increase to 2200.
Displacement
504 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
two-stage dry
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2200
2100 (early)
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
14.9 qts 14.1 L
Coolant capacity
42 qts 39.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse partial power shift

Type
partial power shift
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
1370  partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case 1370 Tires
Ag front
10.00-16
Ag rear
18.4-38
Ag front
9.50-20
11.00-16
14L-16.1
Ag rear
16.9-38
20.8-34
20.8-38
24.5-32
23.1-34
12.4-42
Dimensions
Wheelbase
105 inches 266 cm
Length
182 inches 462 cm
Width
96 inches 243 cm
120 inches (duals) 304 cm
Height (ROPS)
106 inches 269 cm
Height (cab)
116 inches 294 cm
Ground clearance
16 inches 40 cm
J.I. Case 1370 Weight
Cab
13170 lbs 5973 kg
ROPS
11690 lbs 5302 kg
Ballasted
20960 lbs 9507 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1102: diesel (2100 rpm) 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1148: diesel (2200 rpm) 12-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 1102
Diesel (2100 rpm) 12-speed 2WD June 10 - 19, 1972 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1102 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
142.51 hp 106.3 kW
Fuel use
9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
143.64 hp 107.1 kW
Fuel use
9.3 gal/hour 35.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
120.97 hp 90.2 kW
Fuel use
9.5 gal/hour 36.0 l/hour
Gear 3-Lo used for power test.
Max pull
16,609 lbs 7533 kg
Gear 1-Int used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1148
Diesel (2200 rpm) 12-speed 2WD October 31 - November 7, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1148 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
155.56 hp 116.0 kW
Fuel use
11.1 gal/hour 42.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
156.32 hp 116.6 kW
Fuel use
10.4 gal/hour 39.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
130.9 hp 97.6 kW
Fuel use
10.9 gal/hour 41.3 l/hour
Gear 3-Lo used for power test.
Max pull
16,480 lbs 7475 kg
Gear 1-Int used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 1370 based on its 155.56 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 1370.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.9 hrs

Approximately 9.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (80 gal / 302.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.1 gal/hr (30.6 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

J I Case J.I. Case 1370 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 1370.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)155.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)116 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)157.7 PS

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